Asparagus Bisque with Curry and Crème Fraîche

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Very Healthy
Health score
60%
Asparagus Bisque with Curry and Crème Fraîche
45 min.
6
137kcal

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Looking for a delightful and nutritious way to enjoy asparagus? Look no further! This Asparagus Bisque with Curry and Crème Fraîche is a mouth-watering vegetarian and gluten-free recipe that's perfect for those seeking a very healthy meal option. With a recipe health score of 60, this dish is both delicious and good for you.

This bisque is versatile, serving as a soup, antipasti, starter, snack, or even a light lunch. It's a flavorful blend of tender asparagus, aromatic curry, and creamy crème fraîche, all complemented by the freshness of dill and a hint of pink peppercorns for an optional zesty kick. The recipe is ready in just 45 minutes and serves six, making it ideal for a family dinner or a gathering of friends.

Each bowl of this chilled bisque is a symphony of flavors and textures, with a caloric breakdown of 15.22% protein, 46.1% fat, and 38.68% carbs. It's a perfect way to enjoy the vibrant taste of asparagus in a refreshing and comforting soup. Whether you're a cooking enthusiast or just looking to try something new, this Asparagus Bisque with Curry and Crème Fraîche is sure to become a favorite.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 pounds asparagus trimmed cut into 1-inch pieces ( 6 cups)
  • ounce crème fraîche sour
  • 1.5 teaspoons curry powder 
  • tablespoons optional: dill fresh chopped
  • large leek white green halved thinly sliced ( and pale parts only)
  • tablespoon peppercorns whole
  • 4.5 cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot
  • blender

Directions

  1. Bring 4 1/2 cups water, sliced leeks, and 3/4 teaspoon curry powder to boil in medium pot over medium-high heat. Boil 5 minutes.
  2. Add asparagus. Reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer until asparagus is tender, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly. Set aside 2 tablespoons crème fraîche; stir remaining crème fraîche, 4 tablespoons chopped dill, and 3/4 teaspoon curry powder into soup. Puree in batches in blender until smooth. Strain soup into large bowl. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours, or up to 1 day.
  3. Divide chilled asparagus bisque among 6 bowls. Top each with 1 teaspoon crème fraîche.
  4. Sprinkle with remaining chopped fresh dill and whole pink peppercorns, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories137kcal
Protein15.22%
Fat46.1%
Carbs38.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.33
Glycemic Load
2.47
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
19.502173874689%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
10.95mg
Kaempferol
3.47mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
26.67mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:136.72kcal
6.84%
Fat:7.78g
11.96%
Saturated Fat:3.94g
24.62%
Carbohydrates:14.68g
4.89%
Net Carbohydrates:9.58g
3.48%
Sugar:6.02g
6.69%
Cholesterol:22.3mg
7.43%
Sodium:31.14mg
1.35%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.78g
11.55%
Vitamin K:96.36µg
91.77%
Vitamin A:2203.77IU
44.08%
Manganese:0.68mg
34.23%
Folate:121.19µg
30.3%
Iron:5.03mg
27.95%
Copper:0.45mg
22.74%
Fiber:5.1g
20.4%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
20.26%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
19.93%
Vitamin C:14.88mg
18.04%
Vitamin E:2.68mg
17.86%
Potassium:515.24mg
14.72%
Phosphorus:142.03mg
14.2%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.4%
Calcium:116.97mg
11.7%
Magnesium:44.66mg
11.17%
Vitamin B3:2.04mg
10.22%
Selenium:6.21µg
8.87%
Zinc:1.24mg
8.28%
Vitamin B5:0.71mg
7.11%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.32%
Source:Epicurious